This is a blog about my photography, including techniques, equipment, experiences, and samples. I'm more of an enthusiastic and aspiring professional rather than an experienced pro, so my posts here will probably be more a collection of things I learn rather than sage advice. My primary interest is in landscapes and older architecture (barns, covered bridges, and especially lighthouses).

Friday, March 31, 2006

Just an update on what's going on. Yes, I haven't posted much lately. I had a few distractions. As I mentioned before, my power supply failed. Took a while for the new one to come in. Then I had some car problems, then a toothache. Several things to divert my attention or put me in the mood to not work much. However, I did get a few things done.

I went through my catalog of photos over the last 2 years and came up with 5 more that I really liked. Actually, they were all photos I had considered before...photos I liked, but wasn't really sure they were worth the effort. Well, I went through, fixed them up, printed them, framed them, and I love them. It seem a lot of times I look at a photo that I really like, think to myself it really won't work as a sellable product, and then love it once it's framed.

I also went to pick up some more colored matboard and was a slight bit irritated that they were no longer carrying a few of the colors I had been using. They had some similar colors available, but now I realize I can't necessarily count on them having exactly what I want. I might have to consider going with an online supplier...one who will keep consistent in precisely what they sell.

Next, I went to buy some more frames from a different store and discovered that they are no longer selling one of the particular styles I was using in the correct size. Once again, I may have to consider switching to a more consistent supplier.

I need to get busy sending in show applications really soon, as the deadlines for applying are all coming up. Pretty much all the applications require a shot of your booth, so a few weekends ago I set up my whole display and took a few shots. Here's one of them:

I'm having a bit of trouble picking out the art shows I'd like to apply to this year. Some of them are turning out to be a bit more expensive than I expected. At this point, when I'm just starting out, don't know exactly what to expect or how things will sell, and have to expect I'm going to make some mistake, I don't really know if I want to spend $500 or more for a single show. Have to decide quickly.

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This is a blog about my photography, including techniques, equipment, experiences, and samples. I'm more of an enthusiastic and aspiring professional rather than an experienced pro, so my posts here will probably be more a collection of things I learn rather than sage advice. My primary interest is in landscapes and older architecture (barns, covered bridges, and especially lighthouses).